{"id":1100394,"date":"2026-07-20T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1100394\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T10:48:23","slug":"the-stats-prove-new-goalkeeper-on-leeds-united-list-is-better-than-lucas-perri-and-karl-darlow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1100394\/","title":{"rendered":"The stats prove new goalkeeper on Leeds United list is better than Lucas Perri and Karl Darlow"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Leeds United\u2019s next priority in the transfer market has got to be a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow left the club for Manchester United \u2013 and the latest shot-stopper\u2019s stats are impressive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A goalkeeper was always expected to be a problem position for Leeds<\/a> this summer. Darlow<\/a> was out of contract, and Leeds could not promise Wales\u2019 no.1 a starting spot. It has seen him move to Old Trafford.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about Darlow joining Manchester United? <\/p>\n

He joins the likes of Cantona and Ferdinand\u2026<\/p>\n

\"ManchesterPhoto by Manchester United\/Manchester United via Getty Images <\/p>\n

The backlash from Leeds fans is expected<\/a>, with Darlow choosing Man United despite the rivalry between the two sides. It leaves Leeds with Lucas Perri<\/a> in goal, who struggled following his move from Lyon.<\/p>\n

He did redeem himself in the FA Cup, producing heroics against Birmingham City and West Ham United. But Perri is the subject of interest from Serie A side Torino<\/a>, and Leeds are likely to bring a new one in.<\/p>\n

Leeds now considering move for USG goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen<\/p>\n

The Whites have been strongly linked with a whole host of shot-stoppers. Goalkeepers like Zion Suzuki and James Trafford have been touted with a move to Leeds, but nothing has materialised as of yet.<\/p>\n

With Trafford now at home after providing back-up at the World Cup, progress could be made with Man City if Enzo Maresca\u2019s side are willing to do business. But another name has emerged on Leeds\u2019 radar.<\/p>\n

\"UnionPhoto by Alex Bierens de Haan\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner<\/a> reports that Leeds are battling Ipswich Town for Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen. It comes after a stunning year for USG, keeping 21 clean sheets in 43 games.<\/p>\n

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The 26-year-old, who has been called up by the Netherlands in the past 12 months but was not a part of Ronald Koeman\u2019s World Cup squad, only conceded 38 goals last term. Leeds are interested in a deal.<\/p>\n

Why Scherpen is a huge improvement on Darlow and Perri<\/p>\n

Scherpen might have played in a side that finished second in Belgium\u2019s top tier last season, but he also played in the Champions League. That\u2019s what makes his 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances so impressive.<\/p>\n

But it is his specific stats that prove he would be a better signing than both Darlow and Perri, judging by their 2025-26 form. Scherpen boasted better goals conceded per 90 and save percentage last season.<\/p>\n\nStatistic (Per 90)<\/strong><\/td>\nKjell Scherpen<\/strong><\/td>\nLucas Perri<\/strong><\/td>\nKarl Darlow<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTotal Appearances (Mins)<\/strong><\/td>\n43 (3,675\u2032)<\/td>\n18 (1,620\u2032)<\/td>\n24 (2,160\u2032)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nGoals Conceded per 90<\/strong><\/td>\n0.91<\/strong><\/td>\n1.83<\/td>\n1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSaves per 90<\/strong><\/td>\n1.91<\/td>\n2.50<\/td>\n3.08<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSave Percentage (Save%)<\/strong><\/td>\n74.3%<\/strong><\/td>\n57.7%<\/td>\n71.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nClean Sheets per 90<\/strong><\/td>\n0.44<\/strong><\/td>\n0.22<\/td>\n0.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Bought for \u00a31.5m, 6ft 8in Scherpen would be a cheap alternative to Trafford and given \u00a315.6m was spent on Perri, fixing the problem is better done on for as little as possible. He would be an excellent addition.<\/p>\n

Leeds have signed two players as things stand, in Harry Wilson on a free transfer from Fulham and Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo. The latter is Leeds\u2019 second most expensive transfer ever, at a huge \u00a334m.<\/p>\n

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